‘True American Hero:’ Washington says goodbye to John McCain

By LAURIE KELLMAN and MATTHEW DALY
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Americans lined up for blocks outside the U.S. Capitol Thursday to say goodbye to John McCain as officials, relatives and friends paid their tributes inside to the Vietnam hero and longtime senator lying in state under the majestic dome.
Earlier, Vice President Mike Pence, lawmakers and guests paid tribute at an emotional ceremony surrounding McCain’s casket in the vast rotunda.
A light rain fell as McCain’s c